2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2011 Suzuki Kizashi and 2011 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Suzuki | Kia |
Model | Kizashi | Rondo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |